South Korea
It is an East Asian country on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. South Korea's land is mountainous, and most of it is not arable. This mountainous peninsula is flanked by the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east.
Climate of South Korea
The local climate is relatively temperate, with precipitation heavier in summer during a short rainy season called jangma, and winters that can be bitterly cold. Winter temperatures are higher along the southern coast and considerably lower in the mountainous interior.
Economy of South Korea
South Korea is a major international economic power. It has the eleventh largest economy in the world and the third largest in Asia, behind Japan and China. South Korea has achieved rapid economic growth through exports of manufactured goods, and is one of the Four Asian Tigers. Major industries in South Korea today are automobiles, semiconductor, electronics, shipbuilding, and steel. South Korea's shipbuilding industry is also the largest in the world. South Korea is among the world's most technologically advanced and digitally-connected countries. It has the third most broadband internet users among the OECD countries. South Korea is a global leader in electronics, digital displays, semiconductor devices, and mobile phones.
Education in South Korea
The education in South Korea is seen as the most important key to success. A centralized administration oversees the process for the education of the children from kindergarten to third grade high school. It was the first country in the world to provide high-speed internet access from primary, junior, and high school.
